Very Good
#894 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 24% in state
Somerset Academy Charter High School
High School · Miami-dade · Homestead, FL
A Miami-dade charter high school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12425 SW 248 ST, Homestead, FL 33032
- Math 50% proficient (2021)
- Reading 78% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Somerset Academy Charter High School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 14 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 78% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Somerset Academy Charter High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Miami map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,174/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,995
Median home value
$374,700
Median rent
$1,626/mo
College educated
24.3%
Homeownership
59.3%
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33032; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Macarthur Educational CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 1–12 | 1.9 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| Palm Glades Preparatory High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 252 | Compare → |
| Arthur and Polly Mays Conservatory of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–12 | 2.1 mi | 515 | Compare → |
| Title I Migrant Education ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 31 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Miami-dade
- Schools in district
- 536
- Rank in district
- #169 of 497
- District spending per student
- $13,066NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Somerset Academy Charter High School is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Somerset Academy Charter High School
Somerset Academy Charter High School is a public high school in Homestead, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 977 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #894 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Somerset Academy Charter High School
What grades does Somerset Academy Charter High School serve?
Somerset Academy Charter High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Somerset Academy Charter High School?
Somerset Academy Charter High School has an enrollment of approximately 977 students.
How does Somerset Academy Charter High School rank in FL?
Somerset Academy Charter High School ranks #894 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Somerset Academy Charter High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Somerset Academy Charter High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Somerset Academy Charter High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Somerset Academy Charter High School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Somerset Academy Charter High School a charter school?
Yes, Somerset Academy Charter High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Somerset Academy Charter High School a Title I school?
No, Somerset Academy Charter High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Somerset Academy Charter High School?
77.1% of students at Somerset Academy Charter High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 977
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.5%
- Phone
- (305) 257-3737
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 33032)
- 62,021
- Area average commute
- 39.2 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33032; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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